| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 12 |
| Registration plate issues | 5 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 2 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 2 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 2 |
| Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.4 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a|| | 1 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |8.1.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Rear indicators re positioned to 180mm apart. (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Lower bearing (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) | 1 |